Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Marketing
Req ID: 24255
Summary:
Join Lincoln Electric at our Euclid, OH headquarters as a Product Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing our portfolio of alloy welding consumables, driving innovation, and meeting evolving industry demands. This dynamic position offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, market insights, portfolio maintenance, new product development, hands-on engagement, and some trips into the field for voice of the customer experiences.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
** This is a hybrid position and will require working in the office/plant about 4 days a week. We do offer a flexible work appropriately policy**
What You Will Do:
- Become a Subject Matter Expert: Cultivate a deep understanding of our product line, staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements.
- Product Line Ownership: Spearhead diverse activities spanning from roadmap creation to mature product promotion, ensuring the continued success of our offerings.
- Market Research: Lead comprehensive research initiatives to capture the voice of the customer, analyze competitive landscapes, and identify emerging business trends.
- Business Case Creation: Collaborate with senior management to develop data-driven strategies for product enhancement and new development, driving revenue growth and profitability.
- New Product Development: Engage as a key stakeholder alongside engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to commercialization.
- New Product Launches: Assist in crafting launch strategies and seamlessly integrate them across sales, marketing, and R&D functions.
- Product Marketing: Partner with marketing counterparts to articulate the value proposition of our products through various channels, driving brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Financial Analysis: Develop robust financial acumen to monitor portfolio performance, informing strategic decision-making to optimize product line performance.
- Sales Channel Support: Provide ongoing support to our commercial team and customers, leveraging insights to drive sales growth across all channels.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Lead productive discussions across the organization with stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability and Growth: Embrace opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with Lincoln Electric's 2025 strategic objectives.
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Associate Degree with 5+ years of experience. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Strong aptitude for translating technical details into accessible insights for diverse audiences.
- Exceptional organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated business acumen with desire for continuous learning and improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, SAP and Click-Up preferred, or a demonstrated ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
- Understanding of welding practices, procedures, and products preferred.
- Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.
Join our team and embark on an exciting journey at the forefront of innovation in alloy welding consumables. At Lincoln Electric, we're committed to empowering our employees to thrive and succeed in a dynamic and supportive work environment. Apply today and be part of our legacy of excellence.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
